Cellphones

Impending Apple iPhone 8 release leaves electronics makers scrambling for stock of memory chips

Some investors and analysts have voiced concerns about potential "de-speccing," where product makers cut back on memory to cope with the shortages or margin pressures.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 to be unveiled on 20 June; to feature 9.7-inch QXGA Super Amoled display

With a 9.7-inch display, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is slightly smaller than 10.5 inch Apple's iPad Pro.

Uttar Pradesh village Madora bans women from using mobile phones in public: Here's why

A village in Uttar Pradesh has banned women from using mobile phones in public in an attempt to restrict their contacts with men and plans hefty fines for violators, police said Wednesday.

Jammu and Kashmir bypolls: Police recover cellphones from Baramulla district jail, suspect inmates' role in unrest

The Kashmir police on Sunday recovered 14 cell phones and incriminating material from the possession of jail inmates in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

JPMorgan Chase introduces card-free ATMs, allows cash withdrawal with mobile phones

JPMorgan Chase customers will soon be able to withdraw cash or initiate other transactions using their cellphone at Chase ATMs being upgraded later this year.

Cellphone data could help infrastructure planning in developing world, claims study

Cellphone data can be used to help developing countries plan electrical infrastructure based on population distribution and projected energy consumption, researchers say.

Next step for Swachh Bharat: Passengers can now send SMS to get train coach or toilet cleaned

Railway ministry has launched an SMS service for passengers on a long-distance train in India for getting the coach or toilet cleaned.

Pakistan tightens cellphone control after Taliban massacre

Almost every Pakistani citizen has a cellphone, but from now on, Big Brother is checking to make sure their name, number and fingerprints are on record.

Mobile apps are potential target for cyber-attacks: Report

Cellphones with mobile apps could be potential target of cyber attacks globally and subscribers' data including usernames and passwords are at risk, security software maker McAfee said today.

Sharad Yadav raises concern over software allowing illegal calls

Senior JD (U) leader Sharad Yadav has raised concerns about a software which enable one to make calls illegally by compromising the genuine mobile numbers and urged Home Ministry to launch a probe into the matter.